fume

/fjuːm/

noun

  1. 1

    A gas or vapour/vapor that is strong-smelling or dangerous to inhale.

    Don't stand around in there breathing the fumes while the adhesive cures.
  2. 2

    A material that has been vaporized from the solid or liquid state to the gas state and re-coalesced to the solid state.

    Lead fume is a greyish powder, mainly comprising lead sulfate.
  3. 3

    Rage or excitement which deprives the mind of self-control.

    the fumes of passion
  4. 4

    Anything unsubstantial or airy; idle conceit; vain imagination.

  5. 5

    The incense of praise; inordinate flattery.

  6. 6

    A passionate person.

verb

  1. 1

    To expose (something) to fumes; specifically, to expose wood, etc., to ammonia in order to produce dark tints.

  2. 2

    To apply or offer incense to.

  3. 3

    To emit fumes.

  4. 4

    To pass off in fumes or vapours.

  5. 5

    To express or feel great anger.

    He’s still fuming about the argument they had yesterday.
  6. 6

    To be as in a mist; to be dulled and stupefied.

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